Presents an author's experiences on rainstorms in the far-east side of Tucson, Arizona. Occurrence of flash floods every monsoon season; Inches of rainfall reported by the National Weather Service of the U.S. in August 2003; Number of illegal immigrants who have perished in the region.

Focuses on the effects of hurricane Katrina and the subsequent flooding on New Orleans, Louisiana. Degradation of the coast's natural defenses; Criticisms for mishandling the emergency; Sandy barrier islands and marshy bayous.

Focuses on the failure of the U.S. government to protect its citizens in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. Destruction brought by the floods; Criticisms on government officials; Vulnerability of the U.S. to natural disasters.

Most of the districts in Odisha, India are prone to both cyclones and floods. However, the existing studies have assessed vulnerability mainly for the coastal districts, and are largely focused on the biophysical components. Therefore, a comprehensive vulnerability assessment will help unravel...

Concentrates on the impact of a cyclone that struck the eastern state of Orissa, India on October 29, 1999. The cyclone as one of the worst of the century; Damages and number of people affected by flooding.

Concentrates on the impact of a cyclone that struck the eastern state of Orissa, India on October 29, 1999. The cyclone as one of the worst of the century; Damages and number of people affected by flooding.

A flood is when a river or the ocean rises so much that it spills over the surrounding land. River floods may occur after a period of prolonged heavy rain or after snow melts in spring. Small floods are common and big floods are rare. A flash flood occurs when a small stream changes to a...